Louisiana Tech Secures First 2027 Commitment with Landon Johnson

Baton Rouge safety chooses Bulldogs over Rice, UNLV, and others

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:30am

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Landon Johnson, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound safety out of Madison Prep High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has committed to play football for Louisiana Tech University starting in the 2027 season. Johnson becomes the Bulldogs' first commitment in the Class of 2027.

Why it matters

This early commitment from a top local prospect is an important recruiting win for Louisiana Tech as they build towards the future. Johnson's decision to choose the Bulldogs over other offers from Rice, UNLV, Old Dominion, and McNeese shows the program's ability to attract talent from the Baton Rouge area.

The details

Johnson cited Louisiana Tech's coaching staff and the opportunity for early playing time as key factors in his decision to commit to the Bulldogs. As a junior, he holds offers from several other Division I programs in addition to Louisiana Tech.

  • Landon Johnson announced his commitment on Sunday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Landon Johnson

A 6-foot-1, 180-pound safety prospect from Madison Prep High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Louisiana Tech University

A public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana, that competes in NCAA Division I athletics.

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What they’re saying

“Great coaching staff, and I get the opportunity to play early, which is very important to me.”

— Landon Johnson

What’s next

Johnson's commitment is the first for Louisiana Tech in the Class of 2027. The Bulldogs will look to build on this early success and continue to recruit top talent from the Baton Rouge area and across the state.

The takeaway

This early commitment from a highly-touted local prospect is a significant recruiting win for Louisiana Tech as they work to build a strong foundation for the future of their football program.